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Auction 197, Lot 108

"The Pacific Coast Automobile Blue Book - 1915-1916 - California Washington Oregon British Columbia"

Subject: Western United States & Canada

Period: 1915 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.4 x 9.3 inches
13.7 x 23.6 cm
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This comprehensive automobile guide to the West Coast was issued by Pacific Coast Blue Book Publishing Company. Within the 906 (of 908) pages of text are 46 single-page maps and 4 double-page maps featuring state, regional, and numerous city maps (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, etc.). The text is profusely illustrated with advertisements and features sections on traffic regulations for cities, state motor vehicle laws, and an extensive index to towns. This example lacks the title page and last leaf of advertisers. Soft leather covers.

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Condition: B

A worn example. Contents are generally clean and bright with occasional small stains, rough edges, and a few dog-eared corners. Covers are detached and the binding is very loosely intact.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/24/2024

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